Spring break 2025 continues the tradition of bringing big crowds from all around the globe to Orlando and Central Florida. During the 44-day travel period, more than 7.4 million travelers will use Orlando International (MCO) as their gateway to the world
“This year, we are asking our travelers to remember the three P’s during this very busy Spring Break season,” said Kevin J. Thibault, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. “Pack, Park, Plane: Pack as lightly as possible. Park using our reservation system for a guaranteed spot. And Plane, give yourself plenty of time to get through security and to your plane.”
The three P’s are designed to help passengers during the busy period. A fourth “P” is Plan. Planning ahead includes checking with your airline for flight updates.
Other tips to consider:
- MCO Reserve. Passengers can book a time slot to go through a TSA security checkpoint. Passengers can now visit the FlyMCO website for reservations.
- Cell Phones Lots. Instead of circling the airport, use the North or South Cell Phone Lots to wait for your passenger. These convenient lots offer Wi-Fi and restrooms.
- Pack Right. Not sure what bag to take or what to pack? Take a look at our video that offers some high-flying tips to help you decide.
- MCO App. Your personal MCO Assistant is close at hand for the best in-terminal navigation experience and more.
The busiest travel day is expected to be Saturday, March 15th, when approximately 200,000 people will be moving through the terminal complex. Last year, Spring Break numbers were aided by an early Easter holiday. This year, Spring Break ends two weeks before Easter so overall traffic is expected to decrease slightly by 0.37 percent. Officially, Spring Break 2025 runs from February 22 until April 6.
The following chart shows the busiest days of the 44-day travel period.
Along with the three P’s, travelers are also advised to follow another valuable pair of P’s…Practice Patience.
For more information, please contact the Office of Public Affairs at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority at 407-825-2055 or email us at MCOPIO@goaa.org for further assistance.
